Washington High football coach Charlie Ward, a Heisman Trophy winner and former Florida State quarterback, discusses his plans for the upcoming season.

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If the initial reaction is any indication, Washington's hiring of former Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward as its new head football coach was a huge step in the right direction to rebuilding a once-proud program.

Nearly 150 current and prospective football players sat attentively in the Washington High auditorium on Friday as Ward addressed his new players for the first time since being hired in January.